Fort Lupton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 14-4 to the Platte Valley Broncos. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fort Lupton of the 15-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Javier Ortiz was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last seven games he's played.
On Platte Valley's side, Jeremiah Molinar made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Molinar was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Platte Valley let Kody Reusink and Hudson Flummerfelt loose on the outfield. Reusink scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Flummerfelt went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hagen Jackson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Fort Lupton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Platte Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Jefferson Academy the next time they take the field. Fort Lupton will head out to face Jefferson Academy at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, while Platte Valley will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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